Processing of advanced green nanomaterials

Abstract Green composites are materials having eco-friendly attributes that are technically and economically feasible while minimizing the generation of pollution. In this context, it refers to the combination of fully degradable fibers mostly cellulosic materials and natural resins to develop green composite materials. In the past decade, overdependence on petroleum products (synthetic polymers, resins, etc.) has consistently increased, and on account of this the researchers are now focusing more on green materials specially cellulosic. Green composites do not harm the environment much and could be satisfactory alternatives to petroleum-based polymers and polymer composites. The developing anxiety toward prevention of ecological destruction and the unfilled requirement for more adaptable environmental friendly materials has prompted expanding interest about polymer composites, originating from sustainable sources and biodegradable plant materials, particularly from forests. These have widened the utilization of plant fibers as reinforcements and have increased the possibility for sustainable and “biodegradable” composites, which can be called “green” composites as they satisfy the criteria of “green materials.” Thus the challenge to obtain “green” composite involves obtaining “green” polymers functioning as matrices in the production of composite materials. This chapter considers the materials and methods utilized for the fabrication and particularly the utilization of green composites in different technological fields.